Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace presented a Bill to Parliament amending the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 to make…
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A quick reminder to agents and vendors selling properties in NSW which contain a swimming pool or spa pool, from…
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The sad case of a young couple torn apart by tragedy has highlighted the importance for people of all ages…
Attwood Marshall Lawyers estate litigation solicitor, Melissa Tucker, responds to commonly asked questions about how can you contest a Will….
There is a myth in the general public that the NSW Trustee and Guardian is to be trusted because they…
A PE teacher, a schoolgirl, an affair, and a dead mother. The case of missing woman Lynette Dawson lay cold…
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Attwood Marshall Lawyers have over the last 3 weeks participated in the Salvation Army Will Days at our offices in…
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A PE teacher, a schoolgirl, an affair, and a dead mother. The case of missing woman Lynette Dawson lay cold…
THE passing of Gold Coast organ donation advocate, Leslie Fitz-Gerald, left a poignant reminder of the importance in the selfless…
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Attwood Marshall Lawyers Wills and Estates partner Angela Harry discusses the passing of singer Aretha Franklin to highlight the pitfalls…
Attwood Marshall Lawyers have over the last 3 weeks participated in the Salvation Army Will Days at our offices in…
Legendary astronaut Buzz Aldrin is suing two of his children and a former business manager, accusing them of misusing his…
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On 6 July 2012, his Honour Justice Cowdroy found that irrespective that Technology Leasing Limited (“TLL”) was successful in their…
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